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PO02 SZD

2002 Mazda Demio

Red Petrol 1323cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

74,757 mi
Last recorded74,757 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2014
Typical for 2002 Mazda Demio54,250 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO02 SZD
MakeMazda
ModelDemio
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,323cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2014 74,757 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 22 Jan 2014 74,757 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 67,754 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2013 67,747 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

eml on

oil leaking from oil filter housing

Pass 27 Mar 2012 63,937 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 58,769 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 54,278 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 49,191 miles

Advise on nail in n/s/r tyre

Advise on nail in o/s/r tyre

Advise on rear number plate deteriorated slightly

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 49,191 miles

Advise on nail in n/s/r tyre

Advise on nail in o/s/r tyre

Advise on rear number plate deteriorated slightly

Pass 10 Mar 2008 41,055 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 36,159 miles

Advise on o/s/f brake binding slightly

Advise on wear to n/s/f tyre

Advise on wear to o/s/f tyre

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2007 36,159 miles

Advise on o/s/f brake binding slightly

Advise on wear to n/s/f tyre

Advise on wear to o/s/f tyre

Pass 18 Apr 2006 27,162 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda Demio?

Based on 136,409 MOT tests across 10,090 vehicles.

73.0%
Pass Rate
4,600
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
10,090
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 7,070
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,472
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 3,970
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,593
brake binding 3,343
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PO02 SZD is a 2002 Mazda Demio in Red with a 1,323cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2002 Mazda Demio models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 54,250 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mazda Demio fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 7,070 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PO02 SZD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda Demio typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 24 years old, this Mazda Demio is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was PO02 SZD registered?

PO02 SZD is a 2002 Mazda Demio, first registered on 19 March 2002.

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The MOT history for PO02 SZD shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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